SCAQMD Air Alerts

Post Date:05/08/2019 3:00 PM

A large hay fire is currently burning at a dairy farm in Chino in the 8300 block of Pine Ave. The fire is contained, but is expected to burn for the next several days. Currently, the fire is producing heavy smoke, which is leading to elevated PM2.5 concentrations throughout the Inland Empire. As of early Wednesday afternoon, smoke has begun to impact monitors in Mira Loma, Riverside, and to a lesser extent, Temecula, and Banning. Winds around the fire are expected to be moderate from the southwest until at least tomorrow night. Smoke impacts are predicted to continue throughout the Inland Empire.

Overall, meteorological conditions may bring smoke and ash into portions of Riverside County and San Bernardino County. Air quality may reachUnhealthy levels or higher in areas directly impacted by smoke.

Areas of direct impacts and unhealthful air quality may include portions of:

In any area impacted by smoke: If you smell smoke or see ash due to a wildfire, limit your exposure by remaining indoors with windows and doors closed or seeking alternate shelter, and avoiding vigorous physical activity. For more tips on protecting yourself during a wildfire, see South Coast AQMD’s Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health & Safety Tips page:http://www.aqmd.gov/wildfire-health-info-smoke-tips

If you want more information on the air quality forecast, or other aspects of the local air quality program, please contact your local air quality agency using the information above. For more information on the U.S. EPA's AIRNow Program, visithttp://www.airnow.gov.

SCAQMD is the air pollution control agency for Orange County and major portions of Los Angeles, San Bernardino and Riverside counties.

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